Chapter 1371: Distribution of Power
Compared to the dignitaries of Merida who all rushed to the governor's mansion, Giles, the frontline commander, rushed to the military camp outside the city in one go. When he learned that there was indeed a motorized infantry division landing at the port of Merida, his enthusiasm for work erupted like a volcano.
Giles is an alternative to the Diago family. No matter how good he is, he will be excluded if he is an alternative. For example, while the rest of the family stayed in Mexico City to enjoy the status and wealth that power brought, he was sent to do a drudgery tour across the country.
And when the enemy invaded, the family relatives in Mexico City did not forget to leave Giles as the front-line commander. He originally thought that the so-called control of all the frontline troops in Merida was just a nihilistic power, but he didn't know that there was really a powerful army.
Mexico's mixed First Infantry Division, one of the mechanized regiments came from the Enclave, and thirty-six m60a3 Pattons were the main force of this regiment. However, this regiment was not full, and there were two motorized Mexican infantry regiments crammed into this division.
In addition to the three infantry regiments, this division also has a 105-caliber howitzer battalion, a medical battalion, a communication battalion, a transportation battalion and other subsidiary units. There are only 8,000 people in the whole division, which is seriously short of staff. But such a unit is already very rare.
The barracks of the mixed first division was placed on the outskirts of Merida, and large areas of civilian houses were requisitioned. The discipline of the first regiment, the main force of the division, was acceptable, but the other two Mexican regiments were in disarray.
The whole process of moving in was a mess, and soon a large number of scattered soldiers appeared around the camp. Residents in the city were instinctively afraid and disgusted by these armed men sitting in armored vehicles and carrying guns, and the atmosphere in the city quickly became tense.
Although the situation wasn't too good, Giles was so excited that he couldn't control himself. He drove to the division headquarters of the First Division, and when he jumped out of the car, he deliberately adjusted his attire, intending to make himself appear majestic—he must give those sturdy soldiers a good image!
Just when Giles finished his briefing and was about to walk into the room where the division headquarters was located, he heard a familiar voice from inside, "Listen, Major General Brienita, your eating, drinking, sleeping, all the logistics I'm in charge of the supplies. I'm in charge of the city, so you'll have to listen to me."
Hearing this voice, Giles was angry even though he was a clay figurine. He rushed into the room where the division headquarters was located, only to see two of the guards who were busy arranging the command facilities in the dozen numbers confronting each other coldly.
The two facing each other sat down, one of them was wearing a military uniform with a serious expression. He looked unsurprising, but his frown was a bit of arrogance and self-confidence of a soldier. And the other was lazy and flirtatious, and even had two beautiful twin maids by his side to serve him.
Seeing that lazy guy clearly, Giles immediately lost face, and shouted angrily: "Wait, Alfonso, you can't do this. I am the frontline commander, and the mixed first division accepts my command. And... ..., aren't you taking a nap? A large group of people are looking for you in the Governor's Mansion."
"Let those idiots in my family wait slowly, they are begging me now." Governor Alfonso glanced back at his relatives, turned his head at the man in military uniform, and said, "Don't say I bully you, I will give you This is an opportunity to convince Major General Brienita to accept your command."
The man in military uniform gave the frontline commander enough face, stood up and shook hands with him, and after a few words of pleasantries, he was served coffee. But when Gilris took the coffee, Uncle Alfonso, who was leaning on the sofa with his legs crossed, sneered, "I brought this coffee, and it would be a problem for you to leave me to eat."
These words made Ji Rui, who had just received the coffee, instantly embarrassed, neither standing still nor standing. He had already tasted enough of being ostracized. No matter how high his position is, if no one agrees with his authority, it is just empty talk!
The dignified frontline commander even had to bow his head and beg, wanting to show his affection and persuade his cousin with reason, "Alfonso, I really have no intention of shaking your dominance in Merida.
This city can have the current prosperity, I actually very much recognize your ability.
Didn't you also talk in your morning meeting that if the city is destroyed, everyone will have nothing? Now that we are facing the invasion of the enemy, there is no need for internal friction. I just want the command of the army, not your city and territory. "
This seems to make sense, but Major General Brienita on the side can see it clearly. Although he has been speechless, he has been sighing in his heart. Jiris is a rare outlier with a good reputation in the Diago family, but this person seems destined to be difficult to get ahead.
As for the pleading words of Giles, Governor Alfonso laughed, "I think it is actually very simple to solve this problem. I will exercise the military command, and Giles you will do the specific logistics support work." up.
You must know that the people under me lack experience in large-scale logistics and material deployment in complex environments, and I remember that you majored in business administration when you were studying in the United States, so you can apply what you have learned. "
Facing his cousin's ease and naturalness, Giles actually had the urge to nod his head in agreement immediately. You must know that he has always held false positions in the past, and has never held real power. But the self-esteem in his heart made it difficult for him to agree, and he showed a embarrassed expression and wanted to say something more.
Governor Alfonso said again first: "Give up, Giris. I can see that you are not the kind of tough person, let alone a decisive person who can stand alone.
If someone else from the family came over, he would have pointed his gun at me at this moment, or agreed to my face, and prepared to send someone to assassinate me behind my back. But you are hesitating, this weakness is too obvious, your talent is not in fighting for power, you can't compete with me. "
Major General Brenita, who was on the sidelines with a cold face, also felt deeply sorry at the moment. He found that Giles, who was supposed to be the supreme power controller, showed signs of softening and compromising. This kind of embarrassment of being helpless in the face of power struggles is doomed to make it difficult for Gilris to take the position.
At this time, even the major general who wants to be tough knows who is the real superior, so he softened his attitude, nodded slightly to Governor Alfonso and said: "Your Excellency, I think your suggestion is the best solution to the problem." Good idea, Your Excellency Gilris should accept it."
The overall situation has been decided in minutes, and although Ji Ruisi's chest is tight, he really nodded and agreed to do the work of logistics organization. And Governor Alfonso immediately stood up, and said in a clear and clear voice: "Okay, our command system is settled like this. I hope everyone can cooperate happily."
Your Excellency the Governor patted Gilris on the shoulder, and the strength that was neither light nor heavy gave the other party a sense of relief. Leaving the useless title of commander and taking over the actual post of logistics management, although it is a bit embarrassing, it does not seem to be a bad thing.
And His Excellency the Governor turned his head and shook hands with Major General Brenita, and strode away from the large room of the division headquarters after a few words of encouragement.
After the Governor left, Major General Tangtang raised his slightly sore and trembling hand, and secretly said in surprise: When the Governor came down, he looked like an ignorant playboy, which made people full of disdain. Why was the strength of the handshake so strong when we left? Are you beating me?